Elections for Public Governors
Be part of our success story
We are electing 10 new governors – why not be part of our award winning team?
Being a Governor offers a brilliant opportunity to: gain an important insight into how a mental trust works and makes key decisions, have a real influence in bringing about positive change, act as an ambassador for the Trust at events and support those in your local community.
You don’t need qualifications to become a Governor
Whilst experience and expertise are very welcome we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people with a real passion for the work we do. We want people who are prepared to get stuck in, to attend meetings and our AGM and to be there when called upon.
People of all ages and from all backgrounds become Governors
If you look at our list of current Governors you will see people of all ages and from all backgrounds. They became Governors for many different reasons: some who wanted to contribute to their local community or have expertise in a particular area, others as the next step in their recovery or as a way of putting something back, and then there are those who are looking to progress their careers and gain valuable experience.
What do Governors do?
Our Governors play a very important role in ensuring that the Trust acts in a way which is consistent with our objectives and values. They also act as the Trust’s ambassadors providing the stakeholder, public or staff representation on the strategic direction of the Trust.
Governors help ensure that the Trust meets its objectives. They act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors on the direction of the Trust and help to ensure that it adheres to its vision and values. As a Governor you will also be consulted on plans for changes to the way local health services are delivered. You will play a vitally important role in forming a link to the communities that the Trust serves including service users and carers.
Governors are expected to attend four Council of Governor meetings per year which are based at our Head Office in Hatfield. Governors can get involved in a variety of activities as well as having the opportunity to join one of four subcommittees covering:
- quality and effectiveness
- engagement
- performance and appointments
- remuneration
Notice of Election
To view the Notice of Election click here
Are you a member with a real passion for the work we do?
We are looking for four more governors to join our dynamic team and really get involved with how the Trust is run.
I want to be a Governor. What do I do?
Start by making sure nothing in the list on the opposite page "Who can’t be Governor" applies to you. The next thing to do is fill out a nomination form. These will be available from Electoral Reform Services.
There are 4 ways you can get a copy of the form you need.
- The form can be downloaded from: www.ersvotes.com/hpft2018
- Or call 020 8889 9203 and the person who answers the phone will send you one. If you need any help completing your form, please ask for Ciara Norris
- Or email your full name and address to ftnominationenquiries@electoralreform.co.uk and someone will send you one.
- Or send a letter with your full name and address to: The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW and someone will send you one.
You must fill out your nomination form and send it back to:The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW by 5PM xxxxxx
What happens next?
- The members choose who they would like to be their Governor by voting
- Ballot papers are sent out to all members on xxxxx
- Voting closes on Monday, xxxxx
- There are 4 elected public governor places
If you would like to speak to some of our current governors to find out more about their role please contact the Membership Office by emailing hpft.comms@nhs.net or call 01707 253902
If you want to know more about the work of a Governor go to the Governors section on our website or download the following: